GLOWCOMA: chapter 1
- November 23, 2019
- Tsvetomir Georgiev
Get on Steam"Glowcoma: Chapter 1" is a Sci-Fi FPS survivor horror game, where players must fight hordes of monsters with heavy firearms and special weapons to survive. The game features the collection of special ability items, firearm weapons, and objects, while revealing its story piece by piece. With each chapter, players will develop their skills, weapons, and abilities to survive in this dangerous world.
Reviews
- The game has impressive graphics and atmosphere, especially considering it was developed by a single person.
- Gameplay is engaging with a variety of unique and grotesque enemy designs, providing a thrilling experience.
- For its low price, the game offers a fun and intense experience, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of horror FPS games.
- The game is extremely short, with playtime averaging around 30 to 40 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
- There are numerous technical issues, including crashes, bugs, and poor control customization options that hinder the overall experience.
- The combat mechanics can feel unbalanced, with overwhelming enemy spawns and unclear objectives during key encounters.
- graphics18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning realism and impressive quality, especially considering it was developed by a single person. However, some players noted issues with depth of field effects and the lack of customizable graphic settings, which detracted from the visual experience. Despite these concerns, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere.
“The graphics are also stunning. I love how it may be a game that's different from most new games, but it has an amazing sense of realism.”
“It has great graphics and good gameplay for a game that was made by only one person.”
“For a game that is made by a single person, the visuals, sounds, and combat are something that even big studios can only dream about.”
“Generally, it requires a very in-depth tuning of the graphics as I played on an i7 8700k with 1080ti on 4k (slowdowns when rocks are falling) and the extremely aggressive blur, depth of field, and chromatic aberration killed the beautiful environments.”
“Typical UE4 game with blurred graphics; stiff movement and a bit clunky combat.”
“Unfortunately, you still can't change the graphic options from within the game.”
- atmosphere17 mentions
- 76 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for being dark, immersive, and effectively scary, with many players highlighting its ability to create tension through jumpscares and well-designed environments. Reviewers note that the atmospheric elements significantly enhance the horror experience, making it a standout feature despite some minor criticisms regarding creature animations and area development. Overall, the atmosphere is seen as a strong point that successfully engages players, particularly fans of sci-fi horror.
“What this game has in spades is atmosphere.”
“With great atmosphere and monster designs, it will pull any sci-fi horror fan right in.”
“They nail the atmosphere in this game.”
“The atmosphere of the game is what every horror FPS tries for but often misses the mark.”
“The area has a bit of atmosphere, but I wish they did more with it.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, praised for its fast-paced and frantic nature, alongside impressive graphics for a solo-developed title. However, players noted the need for mechanical reworks, particularly in key customization and the utility of certain features like the flashlight. Overall, while the gameplay is easy to understand and navigate, some fine-tuning is recommended for an even better experience.
“It has great graphics and good gameplay for a game that was made by only one person.”
“Easy to understand the gameplay and navigating in the inventory.”
“Game worked like a charm, but the gameplay might need some polishing.”
“It gave me some Doom 3 vibes, but the gameplay is faster and more frantic.”
“That being said, the game automatically ran at 4K and wouldn't allow me to change it, so the only way I could record my gameplay to show you what I'm talking about was to downscale it to 720p from 4K.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is considered short and could benefit from further development, with players suggesting a greater focus on narrative rather than combat elements. Despite some minor bugs, the original story concept is appreciated, and there is a desire for more depth in the storytelling.
“The original story is developing beautifully.”
“If the developers were to continue with this game, I would suggest introducing a bit more story.”
“Just put less emphasis on weapons, ammo, and enemies, and focus more on the story.”
“If the developers were to continue with this game, I would suggest introducing a bit more story; also, the waves of enemies are really not needed.”
“Just reduce the number of weapons, ammo, and enemies, and focus more on the story.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by various glitches, with users noting weak-feeling weapons and monsters that lack a sense of weight, contributing to an overall sense of instability.
“Unfortunately, it doesn't come without issues. The guns feel very weak, the monsters are oddly floppy with no real weight to them, and there are various glitches.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and ambient sound in the game are highly praised, contributing to a pleasant and immersive environment.
“Nice environment, great ambient sound and music.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization model is generally favorable, as there are no intrusive ads; however, players express frustration over limited control options and the game's hold-only mechanics.
“The monetization model feels exploitative, with too many paywalls that hinder gameplay.”
“I find the in-game purchases to be overpriced and not worth the value they provide.”
“The constant push for microtransactions ruins the overall experience and enjoyment of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized, with players reporting poor performance even on capable hardware, such as a GTX 1070 and an i7 6700k, struggling to maintain 60fps at 2k resolution. This contrasts sharply with other titles, like Doom 2016, which run smoothly at higher settings on the same system.
“Performance is not good. I have a GTX 1070 and an i7 6700K (haven't overclocked either one of these yet), and I was struggling to get 60 FPS at 2K resolution. I can play Doom 2016 at max settings and get above 90 FPS.”
